Dictionary fluteChampagne glass

noun

flute

A tall, narrow glass for drinking champagne.

The server places a champagne flute beside each plate.

Etymology

fluteEnglishlong, narrow wind instrument

The drinking glass takes the instrument’s name from its elongated, narrow form. The comparison concerns shape rather than any musical function.

More examples

Several flutes stood on the tray.
She raised her flute for the toast.
The flute had a narrow bowl.

Forms

flute · flutes

Similar words

goblet: Usually has a broader bowl.
coupe: A shallow wide glass rather than a tall narrow one.